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Reformed Thinking
"Reformed Thinking" is a podcast dedicated to unraveling the intricacies of biblical teachings and theological questions, influenced by the abundant heritage of Reformed theology and Puritan writings. Whether exploring weighty Bible passages or dissecting influential Reformed books and articles, our goal is to offer insights that not only cultivate intellectual expansion but also, and more crucially, spiritual edification. Join us as we traverse the depths of scripture and Reformed thought…
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Modern Missions: What's Really Going On? | Chad Vegas
Deep Dive into Modern Missions: What's Really Going On? by Chad VegasThe church's overarching purpose is to shine the light of the Gospel of Christ to the…
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The Nature of the Church
Deep Dive into the Nature of the ChurchThe Church's mission is the outward pulse of the life she already possesses in union with her risen Head. It flows…
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Who Was William Tyndale and Why Does He Matter? | Ian Hamilton
Deep Dive into Who Was William Tyndale and Why Does He Matter? by Ian HamiltonWilliam Tyndale dedicated his life to one singular purpose: to make the word of…
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Evangelist Bill Piper: Fundamentalist Full of Grace and Joy | John Piper
Deep Dive into The Passionate Pursuit of Revival and Christ-Exalting Joy by John Piper - Evangelist Bill Piper: Fundamentalist Full of Grace and JoyParadox and…
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Q&A | Brooks Buser, Chad Vegas, Jonathan Master
Deep Dive into Q&A by Brooks Buser, Chad Vegas, Jonathan MasterThe concept of "missio Dei," or the mission of God, has become a significant problem in…
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Theories of the Atonement
Deep Dive into Christian Theology by Millard J. Erickson - Theories of the AtonementThe Governmental Theory of atonement, primarily developed by Hugo Grotius…
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Tyndale and the Word of God | Conrad Mbewe
Deep Dive into Tyndale and the Word of God by Conrad MbeweWilliam Tyndale, educated at Oxford and later Cambridge, stands as arguably the single greatest…
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God Almighty (El Shaddai)
Deep Dive into God as El ShaddaiThe name El Shaddai profoundly embodies God's power and provision through its multifaceted meaning and consistent biblical…
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Deep Dive into Why Spread God’s Glory Among the Nations by Costi Hinn
Deep Dive into Why Spread God’s Glory Among the Nations by Costi HinnCosti Hinn's central message addresses "Why spread God's glory among the nations?" He…
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The Sum of the Christian Life: The Denial of Ourselves | John Calvin
Deep Dive into Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin - The Sum of the Christian Life: The Denial of OurselvesThe foundational principle of…
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Why the Unreached? | Chad Vegas
Deep Dive into Why the Unreached? by Chad VegasMissionaries emphasize unreached language groups for three primary reasons, all deeply rooted in their…
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How to Tell True Grace from Counterfeit | Jonathan Edwards
Deep Dive into Religious Affections by Jonathan Edwards - Truly Gracious Affections Differ from Those Affections That Are False and Delusive, in That They Tend…
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Missionary: A Biblical Definition | Paul Washer
Deep Dive into Missionary: A Biblical Definition by Paul WasherApostles, in the foundational sense of the early church, no longer exist today. These were the…
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Confirmation of Assurance | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into All of Grace: An Earnest Word for Those Who Are, by Grace, Seeking Salvation by Charles Spurgeon - ConfirmationBlamelessness in Christ is a…
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Living for Eternity
Deep Dive into Living for Eternity by Brooks BuserA Christian's belief in eternal life fundamentally transforms their worldly decisions, shifting their focus…
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Pure Words in a World of Lies (Psalm 12) | Matthew Poole
Deep Dive into Matthew Poole’s Commentary on the Holy Bible, Volumes 1–3 - Psalm 12Psalm 12 begins with David's desperate cry, "HELP, LORD," reflecting his…
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Missions Q&A Session by Go: West Coast Conference
Deep Dive into Missions Q&A Session by Go: West Coast ConferenceThe central motivation for participating in the Great Commission stems from a profound and…
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רָשָׁע (Rasha): The Wicked
Deep Dive into רָשָׁעThe Hebrew term רָשָׁע (rāšāʿ) refers to a wicked person, evildoer, or someone who is guilty. It is fundamentally understood in direct…
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Conscience, God’s Will, and the Christian Life
Deep Dive into Cornerstone by Jeremy Prayer - Decision Making and Gray AreasA conscience is an individual's internal awareness or sense of what they believe is…
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The Heart of Paul in Philippians | John MacArthur
Deep Dive into Philippians: The MacArthur New Testament Commentary by John MacArthur - IntroductionThe Epistle to the Philippians conveys a powerful and…
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Life Dominating Patterns of Sin (Part 2)
Deep Dive into Cornerstone by Jeremy Prayer - Life Dominating Patterns of SinAs believers, our struggle, or wrestling, is not against human adversaries or…
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The Passionate Pursuit of Revival: Martyrn Lloyd-Jones | John Piper
Deep Dive into The Passionate Pursuit of Revival and Christ-Exalting Joy by John Piper - A Passion for Christ-Exalting Power: Martyrn Lloyd-Jones on the Need…
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Life Dominating Patterns of Sin
Deep Dive into Cornerstone by Jeremy Prayer - Life Dominating Patterns of SinMan's ways of dealing with sin, particularly what are referred to as…
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Introduction to the Work of Christ
Deep Dive into Christian Theology by Millard J. Erickson - Introduction to the Work of ChristChrist's ascension holds profound significance as the second…
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Overcoming Fear and Worry
Deep Dive into Cornerstone by Jeremy Prayer - Fear and Worry Part 2: OvercomingThe "Philippians 4:8 filter" is a mental framework derived from Philippians 4:8…
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God as Master (Adonai)
The concept of "Adonai" from the Old Testament significantly evolves into the New Testament's "Kyrios," illustrating a continuous unfolding of God's sovereign…
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Fear and Worry: The Problem of Evil
Deep Dive into Cornerstone by Jeremy Prayer - Fear and Worry: The Problem of EvilThe "problem of evil" arises from the apparent logical impossibility of an…
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The Life of the Christian Man | John Calvin
Deep Dive into Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin - The Life of the Christian Man; And First, by What Arguments Scripture Urges Us to…
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Gracious Affections and the New Nature | Jonathan Edwards
Deep Dive into Religious Affections by Jonathan Edwards - Another Thing, wherein Gracious Affections Are Distinguished from Others, Is, That They Are Attended…
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Depression (Part 2)
Deep Dive into Cornerstone by Jeremy Prayer – Depression, Part 2Depression, biblically defined as a feeling of sadness in one's soul due to sin or…
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The Fear of Final Falling | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into All of Grace: An Earnest Word for Those Who Are, by Grace, Seeking Salvation by Charles Spurgeon - The Fear of Final FallingPerseverance for…
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Depression
Deep Dive into Cornerstone by Jeremy Prayer - Depression, Part 1The Bible comprehensively addresses depression, acknowledging its profound emotional impact…
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The Pure Words of the Lord (Psalm 12) | John Calvin
Deep Dive into Commentary on the Book of Psalms by John Calvin - Psalm 12David laments a profound societal corruption where beneficence and truth have…
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Overcoming Lust
Deep Dive into Cornerstone by Jeremy Prayer - Overcoming LustPeople pursue Jesus for diverse reasons, which can be broadly categorized into incomplete or…
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שֵׁת (Shet): God’s Appointed Seed
Deep Dive into שֵׁתThe Hebrew term "שֵׁת" (šēṯ) vividly demonstrates the inherent uncertainties and variations in linguistic interpretation, making it a prime…
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Parenting (Part 2)
Deep Dive into Cornerstone by Jeremy Prayer - Parenting, Part 2Parents are divinely commanded to teach their children. This is essential for several reasons…
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The Gift of God's History-Shaping Word (1 Kings) | Bruce Waltke
Deep Dive into An Old Testament Theology by Bruce K. Waltke - The Gift of God's History-Shaping Word, Part 1: 1 KingsProphets in the book of Kings…
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Parenting
Deep Dive into Cornerstone by Jeremy Prayer - ParentingParents should approach discipline as a comprehensive and positive act of intentional guidance, deeply…
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Jonathan Edwards: Revival, Joy, and the Glory of Christ | John Piper
Deep Dive into The Passionate Pursuit of Revival and Christ-Exalting Joy by John Piper - Jonathan Edwards, the Man and His Life: Learning from an Unmodern…
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Marriage Conflict Resolution
Deep Dive into Cornerstone by Jeremy Prayer - Marriage – Conflict ResolutionSelf-focus fundamentally obstructs conflict resolution by centering everything on…
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The Virgin Birth
Deep Dive into Christian Theology by Millard J. Erickson - The Virgin BirthThe "virgin birth" in Christian theology, more accurately termed "virginal…
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The Marriage Relationship - Her Role
Deep Dive into Cornerstone by Jeremy Prayer - The Marriage Relationship - Her RoleThe fundamental purpose of marriage, for a wife, is to glorify God above all…
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The Marriage Relationship – His Role
Deep Dive into Cornerstone by Jeremy Prayer - The Marriage Relationship – His RoleChrist exemplifies headship as the ultimate model for husbands through…
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God as I AM WHO I AM (Yahweh)
Deep Dive into God as YahwehThe name "Yahweh" profoundly encapsulates God's nature and His covenant relationship with humanity, standing at the very heart of…
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Reconciliation/Restoration
Deep Dive into Cornerstone by Jeremy Prayer - Reconciliation/RestorationRestoring a relationship means bringing it back to its proper condition or what it…
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The False Hope of Indulgences and Purgatory | John Calvin
Deep Dive into Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin - The Supplements That They Add to Satisfactions, Namely, Indulgences and PurgatoryThe…
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Forgiveness
Deep Dive into Cornerstone by Jeremy Prayer - ForgivenessBiblical teaching does not support the concept of self-forgiveness. Scripture presents two primary…
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Evangelical Humiliation: True Mark of Grace | Jonathan Edwards
Deep Dive into Religious Affections by Jonathan Edwards - Gracious Affections Are Attended with Evangelical Humiliation. Evangelical Humiliation Is a Sense…
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Forgiveness and the Gospel
Deep Dive into Cornerstone by Jeremy Prayer - Forgiveness and the GospelForgiveness, as defined through gospel principles, is a profound and active engagement…
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How Repentance Is Given | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into All of Grace: An Earnest Word for Those Who Are, by Grace, Seeking Salvation by Charles Spurgeon - How Repentance Is GivenRepentance is…
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Dealing with Anger (Part 2)
Deep Dive into Cornerstone by Jeremy Prayer - Dealing with Anger Part 2God's perspective on anger is deeply rooted in the distinction between righteous anger…
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God’s Pure Word in a Corrupt World (Psalm 12) | Matthew Henry
Deep Dive into Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible: Complete and Unabridged in One Volume - Psalm 12In times characterized as "bad," which are…
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Dealing with Anger
Deep Dive into Cornerstone by Jeremy Prayer - Dealing with AngerAnger becomes corrupted when it transforms into sinful anger, shifting its focus from God's…
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צַדִּיק (Tzaddiq): The Righteous One
Deep Dive into צַדִּיקThe Hebrew word צַדִּיק (tsaddîyq) is a multifaceted term, predominantly translated in the Septuagint as δίκαιος, meaning just or…
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Biblical Principles of Stewardship
Deep Dive into Cornerstone by Jeremy Prayer - Biblical Principles of StewardshipBased on the sources and our conversation, speaking gifts are a category of…
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No Other Gospel (Galatians: Introduction) | Douglas Moo
Deep Dive into Galatians by Douglas Moo - IntroductionPaul wrote his letter to the churches in Galatia primarily to confront false teachers, or "agitators,"…
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The Fallacy of Self-Esteem
Deep Dive into Cornerstone by Jeremy Prayer - The Fallacy of Self-EsteemThe sources present a fundamental conflict between worldly concepts of self-esteem and…
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Revival and Christ-Exalting Joy (Introduction) | John Piper
Deep Dive into The Passionate Pursuit of Revival and Christ-Exalting Joy by John Piper - IntroductionThis collection explores the lives and ministries of three…
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Overcoming Temptations
Deep Dive into Cornerstone by Jeremy Prayer - Overcoming Temptations Based on the sources and our conversation, a distinction is made between trials…
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The Unity of the Person of Christ
Deep Dive into Christian Theology by Millard J. Erickson - The Unity of the Person of ChristThe doctrine of the unity of Jesus Christ's divine and human…